Samitha Madurinda
Wattala
Summary
Senior executive with 19 years of experience in finance, commercial operations, and business transformation across diverse industries. Demonstrated success in P&L management, corporate governance, and operational efficiency, achieving over LKR 1 billion in revenue and LKR 100 million in profit growth through strategic initiatives. Recognized for expertise in organizational turnaround, team building, and driving stakeholder value during periods of restructuring and digital transformation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager- Finance & Commercial
Interocean Lubricants (Pvt) Ltd - McLarens Group
07.2023 - Current
- Actively involved as a C-level contributor to the lubricant cluster of the McLarens Group.
- Lead finance, logistics, and administration functions of an operation with over LKR one billion in turnover by delivering more than a 20% improvement in operational efficiency.
- Oversaw organizational restructuring and recruitment strategy, aligning talent with growth priorities.
- Developed comprehensive MIS dashboards, improving decision-making speed and accuracy for the Board and CEO.
- Deliver insights through comprehensive MIS reporting and analysis to drive decision-making.
Head of Finance & Commercial (Senior Manager)
Interocean Lubricants (Pvt) Ltd - McLarens Group
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Directed all financial and commercial operations, achieving double-digit annual profit growth, despite challenging market conditions.
- Introduced KPI-driven performance monitoring, improving team productivity by 25%.
- Provided strategic advisory to the CEO on investment opportunities, risk mitigation, and expansion plans.
Finance Manager
Interocean Lubricants (Pvt) Ltd (Mclarens Group)
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed corporate finance, budgeting, and feasibility studies, enabling strategic expansion into new product lines.
- Strengthened treasury operations, reducing interest expenses by 8% through optimized debt management
Accountant
Interocean Lubricants (Pvt) Ltd - McLarens Group
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Managed financial transactions and maintained accurate records for lubricants distribution.
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
Accountant
Interocean Services Ltd - Mclarens Group
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Implemented standardized accounting processes, improving reporting accuracy, and compliance.
- Drove financial oversight for subsidiaries, increasing efficiency and profitability.
Senior Assistant Accountant - Assistant Manager
Interocean Services Ltd - McLarens Group
03.2014 - 08.2018
- Spearheaded financial controls and compliance across group companies.
- Streamlined cost reporting processes, enabling faster month-end closures.
Assistant Accountant
Bartleet Transcapital Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2014
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns and compliance documentation.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for internal review.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements for the group.
- Maintained updated financial records in accordance with accounting standards and policies.
Trainee Accountant
ACL Cables PLC
02.2009 - 04.2011
Senior Accounts Assistant
Jafferjee Brothers Group of Companies
09.2006 - 01.2009
Education
MBA - Finance Specialization
Cardiff Metropolitan University
United Kindom01.2023
Member - Certified Accounting and Finance
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants
12.2017
Member - Accounting and Finance
The Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
12.2017
Member - Business Administration and Management, General
The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka
12.2013
Chartered Accountancy - Accounting and Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Lubricant industry specialist
- P&L management
- Corporate governance
- Business transformation
- Enterprise risk management
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Stakeholder engagement
- Digital transformation
- Budgeting and forecasting
- KPI optimization
- Change management
- Operational excellence
- Risk management
- Team leadership
- Decision making
Career Achievements
- Turnaround specialist successfully led the transformation of Interocean Lubricants (Pvt) Ltd (Sinopec Lubricants) from a nonperforming entity to a profit-generating business with over LKR 100M bottom line
- Award-winning leadership, honored as best leader in service excellence in FY 2019/2020 and FY 2020/2021 at the McLarens Group MD's Award Night
- Innovative implementations pioneered the adoption of system-based accounting, online banking integration, and strategic MIS reporting to enhance operational efficiency
- Strategic advisor, trusted consultant to the CEO and board for high-impact decision-making, focusing on growth strategies and risk mitigation
Accomplishments
- Best leader in service excellence – McLarens Group (2019/20 and 2020/21)
Languages
- English
- Sinhala
- Tamil
Languages
Sinhala
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
A2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant General Manager- Finance & Commercial
Interocean Lubricants (Pvt) Ltd - McLarens Group
07.2023 - Current
Head of Finance & Commercial (Senior Manager)
Interocean Lubricants (Pvt) Ltd - McLarens Group
04.2020 - 06.2023
Finance Manager
Interocean Lubricants (Pvt) Ltd (Mclarens Group)
07.2019 - 04.2020
Accountant
Interocean Lubricants (Pvt) Ltd - McLarens Group
06.2019 - 07.2019
Accountant
Interocean Services Ltd - Mclarens Group
08.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Assistant Accountant - Assistant Manager
Interocean Services Ltd - McLarens Group
03.2014 - 08.2018
Assistant Accountant
Bartleet Transcapital Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2014
Trainee Accountant
ACL Cables PLC
02.2009 - 04.2011
Senior Accounts Assistant
Jafferjee Brothers Group of Companies
09.2006 - 01.2009
MBA - Finance Specialization
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Member - Certified Accounting and Finance
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member - Accounting and Finance
The Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka
Member - Business Administration and Management, General
The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka
Chartered Accountancy - Accounting and Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
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